T-33A Shooting Star

Skill Level 3.

The subsonic two-seater jet trainer T-33 Shooting Star played an important role in the operational training of many military pilots during the ‘50s. It was developed on the airframe of the single-seat fighter P-80, from which it differed by having a longer fuselage. The design was simple and practical with the famous "T" shape characterized by its straight and low wing. The United States Air Force used the T-33 to perform advanced pilot training tasks until the early 1960s when it was progressively replaced by the most advanced T-38 Talon. Compared to P-80, the T-33 adopted a lighter armament formed by only 2 0.50 (12.7 mm.) machine guns). Its reliability has allowed the T-33 to obtain rapid diffusion in numerous air forces that employed the plane not only for training activities but also in operational missions. The last T-33s in service flew until the 2000s.

Decals for 6 versions:

USAF, s/n 570590, 5th Fighter Interceptor Squadron, Minot AFB, North Dakota, 1978

JB-398, Luftwaffe, Jagdgeschwader 72, 1st Staffel, Leck AB, 1960

AMI, MM 51-17488 (36-67), 36th Stormo, 636ma Squadriglia, Gioia del Colle AB, 1960

Armee De L'Air, Groupement Ecole 314, Tours AB, 1962

Ejercito De L'Aire, 41st Grupo De Fuerzas Aereas, Saragoza, 1975

Polemiki Aeroporia, 342th Mira, Tanagra AB, 1996

Models are supplied unpainted and some assembly may be required.